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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 320.10 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 320.10 and 140.58 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 320.10 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/320.10 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 320.10 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 44,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999.66/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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